Harley-Davidson WLA - Section XI: Engine

TM 9-879
37-38
TROUBLE SHOOTING
shoes,
shoe
spring, camshaft bearing and side
cover
bearing.
Replace
any
defective parts
or
assemblies (par.
97).
38.
STEERING.
a.
Molorcycle
Pulls l<(
One
Side. Inspect
and correct
alinement
of rear
wheel (par.
60). If the
front forks
are bent or twisted, replace
(par. 98).
If trouble persists, refer
to
higher authority.
I).
Molorcycle
Weaves
from
Siile
lo
Side. Adjust
steering
damper
to
suit
speed and road conditions. If this fails,
inflate tires
to
correct
pressure. Make sure rear wheel mounting screws
are tight.
If the steering head
bearings are too tight, weaving will result. Check
the steering head bearings (par.
98).
and adjust
if necessary.
c.
Motorcycle Shimmies at
Hi^h Speed. Inflate tires
to
correct
pressure. Adjust
steering damper
to
suit speed and road
conditions.
If
the tire tread is unevenly worn,
and shifting tires does not correct
the condition,
replace
the defective casings. Make sure
the
axle
nuts
are
tight. If the rocker
plate
studs
and bushings are badly worn,
or
the fork springs are broken, replace (par.
98).
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